decide between
idiom
: to choose one of (two choices) : to make a choice between (two choices)
Voters must decide between the two candidates.
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How the state’s Democrats decide between Mills and a younger, potentially feistier upstart is likely to reverberate far beyond Maine’s borders.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Can’t decide between countertop materials?
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Outfielder Cody Bellinger is headed back to free agency, and the Yankees must decide between trying to re-sign him or chasing superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, formerly of the Chicago Cubs.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
With the numbers on their side, Savannah Louie, Nate Moore, Rizo Velovic and Jawan Pitts had to decide between voting for Matt or Jason.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Can’t decide between countertop materials?
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
Outfielder Cody Bellinger is headed back to free agency, and the Yankees must decide between trying to re-sign him or chasing superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, formerly of the Chicago Cubs.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
With the numbers on their side, Savannah Louie, Nate Moore, Rizo Velovic and Jawan Pitts had to decide between voting for Matt or Jason.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decide between
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“Decide between.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decide%20between. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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